Season 3

1. S03E01

   Benson's Appointment

   1981-11-06

   When the Governor approaches Benson about wanting to appoint him as the new Budget Director, a position that requires senate confirmation, Benson is hesitant to accept the position, but reluctantly agrees to go through the hearings. However, a senator on the committee threatens to hold things up by bringing up something from Benson's past.

2. S03E02

   The Grass Ain't Greener

   1981-11-13

   Benson goes undercover to investigate conditions in a prison.

3. S03E03

   Sit-In

   1981-11-27

   In Benson's office, a conductor holds a concert in protest.

4. S03E04

   Double Exposure

   1981-12-04

   Benson must help an FBI agent uncover a bribe scandal.

5. S03E05

   The Lobbyist

   1981-12-11

   Benson's innocent approval of his lobbyist-girlfriend's project brings corruption charges against him.

6. S03E06

   Stress

   1981-12-18

   The governor tries to alleviate tension among the staff.

7. S03E07

   Rainbow's End

   1981-12-25

   Benson learns that his old flame is confined to a wheelchair.

8. S03E08

   Once in a Blue Moon

   1982-01-08

   After Clayton is assaulted, Benson approves of tighter security.

9. S03E09

   Kraus Falls in Love

   1982-01-15

   Kraus falls for a man she can't have.

10. S03E10

    Stocks & Options

    1982-01-22

    The staff dabbles in the stock market with disastrous results.

11. S03E11

    Kraus's Deadly Mistake

    1982-02-05

    Believing she will die soon, Kraus tries to seize the day.

12. S03E12

    Wild Irish Rose

    1982-02-12

    A former governor visits along with his attractive niece.

13. S03E13

    Street Gangs

    1982-02-19

    Benson tries to help a street gang stay out of trouble.

14. S03E14

    Katie's Romance

    1982-02-26

    Katie develops a crush on Pete after he accompanies her to a gymnastics meet.

15. S03E15

    Clayton's Condo

    1982-03-05

    Clayton buys an apartment building, not knowing Benson is now one of his tenants.

16. S03E16

    Getting Even

    1982-03-12

    Benson concocts revenge for a wealthy investor who sexually harasses Denise.

17. S03E17

    Pete the Hero

    1982-03-19

    Pete borrows Benson's car and gets into a wreck that leads to the capture of armed thieves.

18. S03E18

    In the Red

    1982-03-26

    Benson is the victim of an IRS audit.

19. S03E19

    Teed Off

    1982-04-02

    A golf foursome leads to acrimony among the governor and his male assistants.

20. S03E20

    The Party's Over

    1982-04-30

    The governor learns his party won't support his renomination.

21. S03E21

    The Lumber Mill

    1982-05-07

    Governor Gatling decides to run for reelection as an independent.

22. S03E22

    Black Tuesday

    1982-05-14

    The governor's reelection campaign appears to have ended in failure.

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